Simple Diet Changes For Weight Loss

We Asked Fitness Pros To Reveal Their Go-To Diet Hacks

A few swipes through Instagram and you’ll see that most of the guys you’re following for fitspiration (don’t be bashful, everyone does it) put just as much effort in inside the kitchen as they do at the gym. That’s right: sculpting a perfect rectus abdominis (the set of flat, long muscles that span the entire length of the abdomen typically referred to as your abs) requires diligence.

We tapped a seven fitness pros to give us their healthy eating tips that help maintain a killer core—and a healthy body.

1. Restrict your window for eating.

“I mostly eat within a time restricted window of between 8 to 12 hours, starting at around 8 a.m. Your stomach has its own circadian rhythms so staying in tune with those is key.”

2. Find supplements that work for you.

“I start almost every single day with a supplement called Athletic Greens. It gives me pretty much everything I need from a vitamin, enzyme, fruit and vegetable standpoint. I just mix with some water, but you could put it in a shake. It has 11 supplements in a single serving. This includes a multivitamin, antioxidants, green superfood, digestive enzyme blend, neural support formula, prebiotics, and probiotics”

3. Keep your calories in check.

“I’m big on intermittent fasting, but I also aim for a calorie target. I typically eat two meals a day and take in around 2000 calories. Type 2 diabetes runs in my family, and this type of eating pattern is known to lower the risk of that, and also inflammation.”

4. Watch what you top your food with.

“Salads are great. Salads topped in dressings with 100 percent of your suggested daily fat content are not. If you’re out to eat, ask for all the options. Don’t screw yourself over by making all the right choices to just set yourself back to the starting line with high calorie dressings, like ranch, honey mustard, or blue cheese.”

5. Go natural.

“I used to be into taking supplements like pre-workout and amino acids all filled with harsh chemicals and ingredients you can’t even pronounce. Now I swear by supplementing my body with all natural superfoods! I take maca powder for pre-workout, collagen-based proteins for recovery, and adaptogens for stress relief!. It’s been a massive game-changer for the way I work out and recover.”

7. Keep it simple.

“I swear by chicken and avocado. Both are quick, easy, and clean. For some people it could feel lame, but if I was only able to eat two things for the rest of my life, be healthy, and feel sustained, it would be these two.”